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Period: to
Truman to Carter
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End of WWII - Truman
Made the decision to drop the bombs Nagasaki and Hiroshima, which led Japan to surrender, signaling the end of the war. -
Korean Armistice Agreement
Cessation of fighting between North and South Korea until a peaceful settlement is achievd. Restored the boarder of the 38th parallel and created the demilitarized zone. -
Desegregation Crisis - Eisenhower
Eisenhower orders troops in Little Rock, Arkansas to end the school desgregations crisis. This was part civil rights movement. -
Peace Corps - Kennedy
Through the Peace Corps he was trying to build alliances with other countries. The Peace Corps use volunteers that help with education and healthcare. -
Kennedy Asks Congress to Support the Space Program
In a speech adressing Congress, Kennedy asked for them to support the space program and put more money towards the efforts. -
Kennedy Assisnation
While campaigning for the reelection, he was shot and killed. -
Medicare and Medicaid - Johnson
Medicare is a healthcare program for older citizens and Medicaid is for people who cannot afford health insurance. This was part of Johnson's plans to create the "great society". -
Watergate Scandal - Nixon
Connected to wiretapping phones and the stealing of secret documents from the Watergate building. This led to his resignation from office, after threats of impeachment. -
Privacy Act of 1974
In response to the Watergate scandal, this ensures the right Americans individual privacy. -
Isreal and Egypt Peace Treaty - Carter
Agreement between Isreal and Egypt to not fight, or make attacks on any of the surrounding Arab countries.
